Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 4, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA227
Location
Almogordo, NM
Event ID
20081015X23456
Coordinates
32.879013, -105.949913
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9783B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG1033
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WOOLIE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
401 LAKEVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
OLDSMAR
State / Zip Code
FL 34677-4505
Country
United States
Analysis
Following a 78 nautical mile cross-country flight the pilot forgot to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing. As the airplane veered off the runway the left wing tip impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. The pilot was fatally injured four days later in a separate airplane accident; therefore, a NTSB 6120.1 form was not submitted.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA227